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The President’s Bulletin is a bi-weekly publication created to keep students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, friends, and others informed about the latest news at Downstate Health Sciences University. We hope you enjoy reading the articles and find them informative and useful. If you would like to submit a story idea or letter to the editor, please email us at president@dhsiu.edu.

Janille Williams

DrPH Students Successfully Defend Their Dissertations

by Office of the President - April 16 , 2024

The defense of doctoral dissertations in public health marks the culmination of years of rigorous research, scholarly inquiry, and dedication to advancing the field’s knowledge base. These scholars presented their findings addressing some of society’s...

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Arthur Arthur Ashe Institute of Urban Health Receives $2M Grant

by Office of the President - April 16 , 2024

As Earth Day approaches, I want to share an update on the positive impact SUNY Downstate is making to the improvement of our environment and the lessening of our carbon footprint. One initiative that deserves recognition is our Hydration Station...

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Marcus Lambert, Ph.D.

Dr. Lambert Spearheads Study on Mentorship Networks for Underrepresented Researchers

by Office of the President - April 2 , 2024

Last fall, we proudly announced W. Marcus Lambert, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Research Strategy and Operations Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) R35 $1.72M grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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Tags: health disparities

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Interprofessional Case Study Event Elevates Patient Care Strategies

by Office of the President - April 2 , 2024

The Sixth Annual Interprofessional Case Study event, organized by Downstate's School of Health Professions (SOHP) in collaboration with the College of Nursing and the School of Public Health, took place on March 21. Engaging over 160 students in-person...

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School of Public Health Successfully Reaccredited

by Office of the President - February 20 , 2024

SUNY Downstate’s School of Public Health (SPH) earned reaccreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). SPH successfully met 100 percent of CEPH’s criteria and was granted reaccreditation for a full seven-year term, the maximum...

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Sam Marquez

Dr. Sam Marquez Among 2024 AAA Fellows

by Office of the President - February 20 , 2024

Congratulations to Sam Marquez, Ph.D., Professor in the Departments of Cell Biology and Otolaryngology, who was recently announced as a 2024 Fellow by the American Association for Anatomy (AAA). The AAA is proud to recognize 18 individuals out of...

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Tags: Cell Biology

Advancing Autism Research

Advancing Autism Research at Downstate

by Office of the President - February 20 , 2024

In a notable advancement for autism research, Edward V. Quadros, Ph.D., research professor of Cell Biology, and Harris Huberman, M.D., MPH, developmental pediatrician and associate professor, both researchers at Downstate, are pioneering efforts...

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Diversity in Digital Stroke Care

by Office of the President - February 6 , 2024

Stroke care is a critical area of concern in public health that affects millions of individuals globally. Health disparities in this area persist, particularly among minority communities. Black and Latinx populations in the United States experience...

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Reducing Hypertension and Hemorrhage in Black Obstetric Patients

by Office of the President - February 6 , 2024

A recent report from the Essential Hospitals Institute highlighted a significant breakthrough in addressing maternal health disparities among Black obstetric patients at safety net hospitals. Made possible through funding from the CVS Health Foundation,...

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Advancing Health Equity in Kidney Disease Diagnoses

by Office of the President - January 23 , 2024

In a healthcare landscape increasingly attentive to disparities, achieving health equity is critical. A pressing concern lies in kidney disease diagnoses, where access to care and early detection inequalities persist. Innovative strategies and initiatives...

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Tags: Nephrology

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Celebrating the Retirement of a Biotechnology Visionary

by Office of the President - January 9 , 2024

Eva Cramer, Ph.D., announced her plan to retire this month after an outstanding five-decade career at Downstate. Her retirement marks the end of a remarkable journey during which she made immeasurable contributions to education and research. Dr....

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